Clinical Systems Validation Specialist

Pediatrix Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

HSAs

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Senior Clinical Systems Validation Specialist to lead testing and quality assurance for Clinical Information Systems. You will develop, implement, and maintain exhaustive test scripts, coordinating with clinical staff to ensure system integrity and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires analyzing issues, performing functional, regression, and performance testing, and providing expert guidance on HL7 standards with on-site responsibilities and a focus on timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in CS, business, or related field.
• Experience in QA/Healthcare testing and product support.
• Knowledge of test planning, design, metrics, and testing methodologies.
• Experience with EMR/EHR interfaces and HL7.
• Familiarity with change management and version control.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support development, testing, and education for clinical information systems.
• Serve as a technical resource for projects and consult clinical personnel on issues.
• Develop, implement, and maintain test scripts for exhaustive system testing.
• Execute functional, application, regression, and performance tests for new releases.
• Coordinate beta-site testing and update testing plans annually.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve issues professionally and timely.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain QA documentation in JIRA.

Skills

Excellent analysis

Strong communication

HL7 standards

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related

Tools

EMR/EHR interfaces

HL7 interfaces

SQL

Automated testing tools

Job description

We have an exciting Sr Clinical Systems Validation Specialist opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team at Pediatrix Medical Group. We are a national organization, and one of the nation’s largest providers of prenatal, neonatal and pediatric services.

Talented business professionals from diverse backgrounds choose Pediatrix because we are an exciting and innovative company that focuses on a team approach to improve the lives of patients everywhere. We offer a diverse range of opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits, and a commitment to clinical excellence, we are confident that you'll love being a part of the Pediatrix team.

The Sr Clinical Systems Validation Specialist will facilitate and support development, testing, and education for the clinical information systems. This position will serve as a technical resource for these projects. Consult clinical personnel as needed regarding clinical issues related to Clinical Information Systems. Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining test scripts that ensure exhaustive testing of clinical information systems to ensure compliance with system specifications.

• Tests and evaluates all new versions of the Clinical Information Systems before implementation at beta sites. Follow testing plan as designed.
• Interpret user problems and suggest appropriate system change proposals to correct issues and to enhance system functionality and performance.
• Executes functional, application, regression, and performance tests for new version releases.
• Makes on-site visits to enhance beta testing on updated versions of the Clinical Information System. Annual review and update of the testing plan.
• Performs and facilitates research and testing, provide overall project leadership to ensure hospital and Physician client interfaces conform to the client's HL7 standards.
• Expedites all incoming questions/problems generated by the physicians regarding clinical information systems and facilitates resolutions.
• Screens and prioritizes all requests and implements in an efficient and timely manner. Review and update all Q/A items in JIRA related to production open, current build and specific projects.
• Collaborates with all departments to resolve issues in a professional and timely manner. Provides prompt, courteous, professional, and accurate information in all communications in dealing with physicians and other departments.
• Demonstrates a commitment to department objectives through consistent patterns of work behavior and positive representation.
• Responds to the department needs by accepting additional assignments, which may or may not be related to the job’s primary responsibilities to ensure the continuity of department services.
• Responsible for following all facility, organization and department precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Stays current with HIPAA guidelines and ensures that the Clinical Information Systems are compliant with these guidelines.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including night shifts and on call rotations
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Effective prioritization skills and the ability to execute tasks high paced, deadline-driven environment with the ability to multitask.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years as a Quality Assurance Analyst or Product Support Analyst in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with test planning, design and metrics, as well as working knowledge of product development cycle, testing process, and formal testing methodologies.
• Experience with EMR / EHR interfaces and implementation.
• Experience with HL7 interfaces.

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent analysis and trouble-shooting skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt to the specific needs as required.
• Some understanding of the NICU or Office Based setting and its functions is preferred.
• Proficient working knowledge of change management (defect, enhancement, new feature) tracking and source/version control systems.
• Ability to understand HL7 standards.
• Familiarity with a commercial Integration Engine Product a plus.

Software

• Experience in Microsoft Office, Email, and Windows. Working knowledge of quality assurance process and methodologies.
• Some knowledge of Visual Basic, automated testing tools and relational databases such as SQL preferred.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high quality, evidence based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality improvement and safety initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.